Dave Campbell’s Texas Football, in partnership with the U.S. Army, is proud to honor one school from each public school classification with the Army Values School of the Week award. The schools selected throughout the course of this program have best exemplified the seven Army Values – Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity and Personal Courage.

Congratulations to all the schools. We salute you.

WEEK FOURTEEN WINNERS

WEEK

CLASS

SCHOOL

ABOUT

14

6A

Pflugerville Hendrickson

Blaine Barker and and DJ Jackson led the way offensively, and the Hawks’ defense stood tall to take down previously unbeaten Sachse, 42-35, to advance to the regional final for just the second time in school history.

14

5A

Lubbock Coronado

In a matchup of high-powered offenses, the Mustangs’ shined the brightest, ringing up 765 yards of total offense and 80 points — the most in an 11-man playoff game this season — for an unforgettable 80-62 win over Colleyville Heritage, becoming the first Lubbock ISD team to advance to the regional finals since 1992.

14

4A

Salado

Facing the team that had knocked them out of the playoffs the previous two seasons, Hayden Haire found Aaron Torczynski on a game-winning 25-yard touchdown pass in overtime to push the Eagles to a 13-10 win over Bellville.

14

3A

New Diana

In one of the wildest playoff games of the year, Jackson Sampson found TJ Rogers for a game-tying touchdown and Andy Prazak banged through the go-ahead extra point with 12 seconds remaining to take down Jacksboro, 49-48.

14

2A

Panhandle

The Panthers started fast and never looked back, forcing six turnovers en route to a resounding 63-29 win over Stamford.

14

1A

Jonesboro

Ethan Lilljedahl powered in for the go-ahead touchdown with under two minutes to play, capping a 20-point comeback as the Eagles stunned May, 57-50.

6A: HaltomThe Buffaloes pulled out all the stops — including opting for a go-ahead two-point conversion early in the fourth quarter — to pull out an unforgettable 36-35 comeback win over Abilene.

5A: Galveston BallThe Tornadoes overcame a 20-point second-half deficit to force overtime and, after Martavian Jackson’s touchdown run gave them the lead in the extra frame, the Tornadoes blocked the would-be game-tying extra point to stun Texas City, 41-40.

4A: BushlandIn a wild game that featured 1,170 yards of total offense and 105 points, the Falcons found a way past Pampa, 56-49.

3A: TidehavenThe Tigers are making major waves following a 14-11 upset win over East Bernard, ending the Brahmas’ 39-game district winning streak.

2A: DeweyvilleIn a defense-first nip-and-tuck affair, the Pirates took Hull-Daisetta to double-overtime before pulling out a thrilling 22-16 victory.

6A: El Paso Pebble Hills
Fueled by a steady running game and an opportunistic defense, the Spartans surged past El Paso Coronado 31-20, running their record to 5-0 in just their second varsity season.

5A: Seagoville
Edward Taylor returned a kickoff 80 yards for a touchdown with 56 seconds left, and Xzavier Phillips punched in the go-ahead two-point conversion as the Dragons stunned defending district champ Woodrow Wilson 35-34, defeating the Wildcats for the first time in a decade — and doing so despite suiting up just 24 players.

4A: West Orange-Stark
The two-time defending state champs extended the state’s longest winning streak to 31 games with a thrilling overtime win over state-ranked Kennedale, 23-20.

3A: Harleton
The previously winless Wildcats pulled off one of the state’s biggest upsets, knocking off previously unbeaten Beckville with a monumental defensive effort, 8-6.

2A: Bartlett
Powered by 150 yards and two touchdowns rushing from quarterback Kofi Stoglin, the Bulldogs notched their first win of the season with a nip-and-tuck 34-31 win over Kenedy.

1A: Rotan
The Yellowhamers outlasted Jayton 54-41 to move to 5-1 on the season, their best start since moving to the six-man ranks in 2012.

6A: Laredo United SouthThe Panthers mounted a 67-yard drive with less than 90 seconds to play, capping it with Ismael Contreras’ game-winning 3-yard touchdown pass to Sergio Vela to stun archrival Laredo United 18-17.

5A: DenisonAfter holding Wichita Falls Rider to a field goal in their possession in overtime, Austin Emery scampered for a 13-yard touchdown run — his fourth score of the game — to push the Yellow Jackets to a critical 41-38 win.

4A: Texarkana Pleasant GroveBen Harmon hit Carson Cox for a game-winning 34-yard touchdown pass with 36 seconds remaining as the Hawks surged to 7-0 — and, most importantly, 1-0 in district — with a 41-38 win over Gilmer, handing the Buckeyes their first home district loss since 2000.

3A: FrionaThe Chieftains moved to 6-0 — clinching its first winning season since 2009 — with a 54-18 road thumping of Amarillo River Road.

2A: StamfordA year after bottoming out at 2-8, the Bulldogs have found their bite again, rallying to beat district frontrunner — and Jones County rival — Anson for a sensational 35-28 victory.

1A: AquillaIn a battle of district rivals, the Cougars’ defense stood tall as they took down Abbott in a critical road matchup, 66-16 via mercy rule.

6A: Schertz ClemensPropelled by a tremendous defensive effort and a grinding running game, the
Buffaloes sent shockwaves through the state with a 16-10 win over previously unbeaten Smithson Valley, moving to 7-0 on the year.

5A: El Paso Del ValleIn a battle of El Paso standouts, the Conquistadores mounted a game-winning touchdown drive in the final minutes to take down El Paso Eastlake, 25-21.

4A: Rio Grande City GrullaThe Gators’ defense was up to the challenge in their district opener, holding down the Zapata offense to nab a critical District 16-4A DI victory, 16-14.

3A: CliftonAfter the Cubs defense mounted a goal-line stand at the end of regulation to force overtime, Marc Gutierrez broke off a game-winning 20-yard touchdown run in double overtime to give Clifton a wild 25-17 win over Mildred.

2A: TimpsonThe Bears jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, riding a bruising rushing attack and an opportunistic defense to a 44-20 win over district rival Grapeland.

1A: ForestburgThe Longhorns overcame an early deficit, mounting a comeback and fending off Saint Jo for a critical district victory, 54-45.

6A: Deer ParkTrailing its archrival La Porte 14-7 heading into the fourth quarter, the Deer mounted a furious comeback, capped by Cameron Garner’s game-winning 38-yard field goal for a 16-14 victory — its first over LP since 2013.

5A: Bryan RudderKevonte Johnson’s 27-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter — his fourth of the game — gave the Rangers the lead and the defense held firm as Rudder stunned crosstown rival Bryan for its first win of the season.

4A: Aransas PassAs the community still recovers from the direct hit from Hurricane Harvey, the Panthers roll on, edging district rival Ingleside with a gutty 21-20 victory.

3A: Bruceville-EddyThe Eagles rallied from a 21-point deficit in the second half, toppling New Waverly 35-34 to pull ever-closer to its first playoff berth since 1985.

2A: JoaquinThe Rams jumped out in front and never looked back, holding off a Price Carlisle rally to take home a critical District 11-2A Division I victory, 26-23.

4A: Liberty HillKyle Harrison’s 15-yard touchdown run with 28 seconds left gave the Panthers the lead, and the LIberty Hill defense survived a late push from China Spring to nab an unforgettable 59-58 win.

3A: San Antonio ColeAfter falling behind early, the Cougars rallied to force overtime and eventually took home a 26-20 win over rival Universal City Randolph, clinching a playoff spot in District 13-3A DI.

2A: New DealIn a matchup of state-ranked unbeatens, the Lions rode a tremendous offensive attack to a resounding 41-20 win over Abernathy to clinch the District 2-2A DI championship.

1A: McLeanThe Tigers rode a huge third quarter and a terrific game from Ben Crockett to a 50-36 win over White Deer to remain unbeaten.

6A: RockwallIn one of the biggest first-round upsets in recent memory, the Yellowjackets went on the road and rode a remarkable defensive effort to a stunning 23-7 win over 2016 state finalist The Woodlands.

5A: Corpus Christi Veterans MemorialPlaying in their first-ever playoff game, the Eagles looked like salty veterans, using a solid defense and an efficient offense to a 35-0 win over Eagle Pass Winn.

4A: VernonFacing unbeaten district champion Glen Rose, the Lions were unfazed, grinding out 369 yards on the ground to spring the big upset, 42-28.

3A: MerkelGuided by 136 total yards and two touchdowns from Jonah White, the Badgers knocked off a white-hot Breckenridge with a 21-14 victory, advancing to the area round.

2A: GrapelandRick Frauenberger found freshman Cooper Sheridan for the game-tying touchdown pass, and Brayden Cheatham added the extra point as the Sandies toppled Evadale 28-27, earning its first playoff victory in nine seasons.

1A: WhitharralIn the biggest upset in six-man football in the first round, the underdog Panthers toppled Motley County, 70-38.

6A: San BenitoTrailing 35-31 with 1:12 left, the Greyhounds mounted a 7-play, 78-yard drive, finished off by Erick Retta’s 1-yard touchdown plunge to stay undefeated with a 44-31 win over McAllen Memorial.

5A: RichlandAfter Drew Trent threw two touchdown passes to Rashee Rice in the final minutes to force overtime, Brandon Johnson’s 1-yard score gave the Rebels their first lead, and Ja’Cory Ashley grabbed the game-winning interception as Richland grabbed a wild 28-21 overtime victory over Saginaw Boswell.

4A: SweetwaterDaniel Avila punched in two touchdowns in the final frame and the defense held firm as the Mustangs edged Vernon, 32-28.

3A: JacksboroThe Tigers came out of the gate hot, scoring on its first five possessions to take down previously unbeaten Harmony, 42-26.

2A: BosquevilleMarcell Estell danced in for a 13-yard touchdown with 5:16 to play, capping a comeback from down 14 points as the Bulldogs defeated Collinsville, 37-35.

1A: MilfordThe Bulldogs did what very few teams have done this century: beat Richland Springs in the playoffs, riding a huge game from Taron Smith to a 62-16 mercy rule win over the defending champions.

Blaine Barker and and DJ Jackson led the way offensively, and the Hawks’ defense stood tall to take down previously unbeaten Sachse, 42-35, to advance to the regional final for just the second time in school history.

5A: Lubbock Coronado

In a matchup of high-powered offenses, the Mustangs’ shined the brightest, ringing up 765 yards of total offense and 80 points — the most in an 11-man playoff game this season — for an unforgettable 80-62 win over Colleyville Heritage, becoming the first Lubbock ISD team to advance to the regional finals since 1992.

4A: Salado

Facing the team that had knocked them out of the playoffs the previous two seasons, Hayden Haire found Aaron Torczynski on a game-winning 25-yard touchdown pass in overtime to push the Eagles to a 13-10 win over Bellville.

3A: New Diana

In one of the wildest playoff games of the year, Jackson Sampson found TJ Rogers for a game-tying touchdown and Andy Prazak banged through the go-ahead extra point with 12 seconds remaining to take down Jacksboro, 49-48.

2A: Panhandle

The Panthers started fast and never looked back, forcing six turnovers en route to a resounding 63-29 win over Stamford.

1A: Jonesboro

Ethan Lilljedahl powered in for the go-ahead touchdown with under two minutes to play, capping a 20-point comeback as the Eagles stunned May, 57-50.